Issue: November 2009

Treasure is found in the most unlikely of places. For Greg Landers, those places are down country roads where no one else would want to look, the decaying remains of once magnificent barns and houses. With a touch of creativity, the Edmond resident takes something old and makes something new. His artistic work with re-purposing…

In far southwestern Oklahoma, in the rural and remote countryside near Hollis, two young men who share a love of hunting and a passion for God, have combined the two ideas, helping young people learn more about them both. Hunt4Him was started by current Edmond resident and physical therapist Jay Wheat and his longtime friend…

Jarod Atkins brings youth to history and high tech to grandma’s relics. The spikey-haired 26 year old offices next to museum collections and antiques, where artifacts are draped in white sheets. Behind his desk hangs WWII uniforms and letterman jackets his great-grandpa could have worn. Atkins works to preserve Edmond’s history as the Curator of…

Shawna Russell should have been born with wheels. At least, that’s what someone once told her, and it’s a claim she embraces because this rising country music star has spent much of her life on the road, traveling casino, club and concert circuits. Her resolve has paid off. After years of dogged persistence, Shawna is…

The love of football is contagious. It’s hard to resist falling under the spell of spirited mascots, long-lived traditions, and heated rivalries – like the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University. With the OU and OSU football season back in full swing, fans are looking for the best ways to support their team. Some…

Gazing into the mirror, many men and women find their reflection no longer expresses their youthful spirit. Hidden behind the wrinkles lining their face, their eyes sparkle with vitality – a quality many now seek in small cosmetic procedures sweeping suburban America, one face at a time. On an endless quest to capture the fountain…

The crack of the bat. The smell of a freshly mowed field. Many sports fans spend hours daydreaming about their favorite team and the thrill of the atmosphere. Although a fantasy baseball league might be as close you’ll come to “managing” pro players, Brandon Baker is one of the lucky souls who has been able…

Kevin Korstjens, Edmond North High School Girls Basketball Coach is entering his fourth season with the Huskies. Q: What inspired you to become a      basketball coach? A:  I have always had a love for basketball and I’ve      been fortunate to have played for some great      coaches. Coaching allows me…

Sometimes the things we collect can bring us great joy. As a child, the soft teddy bears of our youth were lovingly arranged before bedtime. As an adult, the vintage record collection lining our shelf reminds us of our younger days. But local resident Judy Howard had a vision that her collection could bring more…

by Pam Wanzer & Stacy Brasher Derek Nettle’s earliest memories are sitting around the kitchen table coloring, while his mother baked a winning collection of cookies, pies and cakes that earned 150 ribbons from the Oklahoma State Fair, 70 of them blue. He fondly remembers having an abundance of friends every year during the fair….

by Pam Wanzer and Stacy Brasher Just a few miles west of the heart of Edmond, the Deer Creek school system emerged in order to offer a small classroom size to local area residents. Even with the rapid boom over the past five years, that small classroom value is what the Deer Creek School District…

by Mindy Wood & Stacy Brasher Sharen knew something was wrong. She could feel it through her body. It wasn’t the instant gut-punch of a purse violently snatched from her arm – it was something much more sinister that raised the hair from the back of Sharen’s neck. In fact, it was merely by accident…